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February 9, 2025 Service

By Joyce Wiedrich • February 20, 2025
Pastor Jeannine shows the kids how to go fishing for Jesus Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 02-20-2025 Pastor Jeannine told the kids how one day Simon Peter and his friends went out to fish in the sea of Galilee. They were out for quite a while, but did not even catch one fish. Jesus stood on the shore, but they did not recognize him when he called out to them and asked them if they had any fish. They told him that they didn’t. Jesus told Simon Peter to go back out again. Simon Peter doubted Jesus, but he went out anyway. Jesus's told him to throw his net onto to the right side of the boat, and he would catch fish. Miraculously, the net was full and they brought in over 150 fish. This was the third time that Jesus had appeared to them after he had been raised from the dead. Simon Peter learned a lesson to trust the word of Jesus. Pastor Jeannine’s adult sermon continued in this manner. Do you doubt Jesus when he calls to you, or do you drop everything and follow Jesus’s words? We need to trust in Jesus and in the messages he brings to us, as he is always there for us! We must learn to become fishers of men! We need to trust and have faith. We also need to smile, spread faith and be kind to others. This would include inviting others to join us at church. So consider yourself invited if you’re not already part of our church group! The doors are open 9 AM on Sundays! Don’t forget our pasta dinner- on February 22 at 4 PM. We will cook the pasta, and people can bring toppings to share. It’s nice to have these dinner gatherings especially during the winter when we can use a bit more sunshine!

February 2, 2025 Service

By Joyce Wiedrich • February 13, 2025
Marilyn Sands serves up some of the delicious treats that she and Barbara Bailey prepared for Fellowship. Valentine’s Day is on the way! Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 02-13-2025 Pastor Jeannine showed the kids on her calendar that there have been five Sundays thus far into this New Year. She wondered if any of the kids had made any New Year’s resolutions for the new year. She told them that God has made many promises to us to love us to always be with us. God is always there. Pastor Jeannine told us of a prayer service years ago, where a Methodist bishop shared the message of Moses to a group gathered at the Washington National Cathedral. In times of division, a vision of unity is needed- with compassion, freedom for the oppressed, and hope for the marginalized. We need to continue to work towards unity of all people. We often can loose sight of Jesus’s ministry, but his words are as important today as when they were first spoken. God judges us by our acceptance of him. Ron Miller recently received the share the light award for Yates County. The award ceremony will be held in the spring. Ron and Marguerite both do so much for our community and church. Dresden United Methodist Church will be having a Valentine’s Day dinner on Valentine’s Day, 4-7pm, which we are invited to participate in. Mark your calendars for a loving evening of food and sharing. Many of our church committees have been meeting recently during this new year,. We have some vacancies on some of the committees, so if you wish to serve, please let Pastor Jeannine know. Being on a committee is a great way to participate in church leadership, while working with others. Participation by our church kids in our services is such a bright part of our service. Please consider on a rotational basis, helping with nursery and Sunday school. The kids are really enjoying learning more about Jesus. The lesson plans have been made up

January 26, 2025 Service

By Joyce Wiedrich • February 6, 2025
Remington Perry cheering on his favorite NFL quarterback! Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 02-06-2025 This past week was a busy one at Bluff Point! And this past Saturday evening we had a baked potato dinner. Everyone brought toppings and Pastor Jeannine baked the largest potatoes that anyone had ever seen. Everyone had a great time. The next event will be the end of February with a pasta supper. We received a thank you note from Sue Falvey for helping with the Yates County Christmas program. We rang the bells the day before Thanksgiving and took in over $1145 that day. It’s such a great program to benefit the community. Thanks again to all who participated in everyone in the community that donated. Nancy Curran came to our service and spoke to us about the Care Net program in Penn Yan. This year they are having a baby bottle drive for people to fill with spare change to support their work. She provided several plastic baby bottle banks to fill. Care Net is a faith-based program that gives pregnancy advice and support, parenting classes, and life skill classes to families during and after pregnancy with help, compassion, and love. Pastor Jeannine spoke to the kids about the phrase- just what the doctor ordered. God wants us to be well, physically and spiritually, by looking after ourselves and following him. Jesus showed all of us how to be spiritually healthy. The sermon this week was based on Luke 4: 14-21. Jesus was baptized in the Jordan. He heard the voice from God that he was the son he dearly loved. Jesus tells us that we need him, and not just what the world offers us. God gave us a path of righteousness. The ultimate sacrifice is Jesus who gave his love for us. Jeannine told us to allow God to work through us. Marguerite Miller asked us to save old blankets, mattress, pads, and sheets for her to use for the quilts that are made and distributed for Yates County Christmas. Women help make these quilts all year long to distribute in December. Eric Detar and his colleagues are planning a mission trip within the United States during spring break with several Keuka College students. A very adventurous goal is to work on a hiking run trail. We can help support that effort by writing a check to alternative spring break at Keuka College. Eric has always come back after their mission trips to show pictures and tell stories of their efforts. Stay warm these cold crisp winter days, and come visit us Sunday morning!
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United Methodists have believed, from the beginning, that each of us is called to participate in the outreaching ministry of Jesus Christ. John Wesley described this work in simple, practical terms: "Do all
the good you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can."

 

We, at Bluff Point UMC, are on a journey to share the message of Jesus through our actions. Below is a current list of the mission related activities supported by our church family. Feel free to investigate each ministry, pray about your involvement and contact us.

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Local Missions

  1. Prayer Shawl Ministry
  2. Backpack Ministry
  3. Keuka Food Pantry Ministry
  4. Adopt-A-Highway
  5. The Living Well Mission
  6. Grandma’s Kitchen
  7. College Student Ministry
  8. CROP Walk 
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Advent Season Missions

  1. Thanksgiving Baskets
  2. Mitten Tree Collection
  3. Angel Tree Mission
  4. Yates Christmas Program
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National Missions

  1. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
  2. Operation Christmas Child – Shoebox Ministry
  3. Blanket Sunday
  4. Haiti Dress and Shorts mission
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